Howard, CO Demographics

A map of Howard's Population by Race

Howard, Colorado had a population of 852 in 2020. It was 87.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, 6.7% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Howard, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Howard is the 239th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Howard's White Population

745 residents of Howard identify as White, or 87.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Howard considerably larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Howard is ranked #83 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Howard is more White than neighboring Cotopaxi (84.1% White), Salida (83.2% White), Smeltertown (75% White), and Poncha Springs (83% White). Howard is less White than neighboring Coaldale (87.8% White).

Howard's Black Population

0 residents of Howard identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Howard roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Howard is ranked #340 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Howard is less Black than neighboring Salida (0.4% Black), and Poncha Springs (0.1% Black).

Howard's Asian Population

3 residents of Howard identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Howard roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Howard is ranked #276 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Howard is more Asian than neighboring Cotopaxi (0% Asian), and Smeltertown (0% Asian). Howard is less Asian than neighboring Coaldale (0.6% Asian), Salida (0.6% Asian), and Poncha Springs (1.2% Asian).

Howard's Hispanic Population

57 residents of Howard identify as Hispanic, or 6.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Howard less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Howard is ranked #376 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Howard is more Hispanic than neighboring Coaldale (5.5% Hispanic), and Cotopaxi (2.3% Hispanic). Howard is less Hispanic than neighboring Salida (10.3% Hispanic), Smeltertown (15.9% Hispanic), and Poncha Springs (10.3% Hispanic).

Howard's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Howard identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Howard roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Howard is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Howard is more Native American/Other than neighboring Salida (0.9% Native American/Other), Smeltertown (0% Native American/Other), and Poncha Springs (1% Native American/Other). Howard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coaldale (2.3% Native American/Other), and Cotopaxi (4.5% Native American/Other).

Howard's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Howard identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Howard roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Howard is ranked #224 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Howard is more Multiracial than neighboring Coaldale (3.8% Multiracial). Howard is less Multiracial than neighboring Cotopaxi (9.1% Multiracial), Salida (4.5% Multiracial), Smeltertown (9.1% Multiracial), and Poncha Springs (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.